BuildBook
BuildBook: Scheduling, budgets and client coordination for residential projects, with a one-user Solo plan. Ranked #34 of 44 in Construction Management Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan · 10-day trial; best for solo builders and small residential teams.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 10-day trial
- Best forSolo builders and small residential teams
- Free planYes
- Paid from$79/mo
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines Gantt and calendar scheduling with task management.
- Tracks budgets, change orders, payments, credits and expenses.
- Includes client permissions, a dashboard and digital approvals.
Where it doesn't
- The Solo plan is limited to one user.
- Paid plans are priced with annual billing.
- Integrations are limited to QuickBooks Online and iCal-compatible calendars.
Our verdict on BuildBook
Residential builders, remodelers and specialty contractors can use BuildBook to coordinate project schedules, tasks, budgets and client communication. The product is available on web, iOS and Android, and brings together project management with estimates, proposals and sales CRM features. Its free plan makes it relevant to smaller operations, while the Solo plan’s one-user limit means it is not a fit for a team that needs multiple accounts at no charge.
Scheduling and project coordination are central strengths. Teams can organize work with Gantt charts, calendars and tasks that support assignees, subtasks, notes, tags and attachments. Budgeting and financial tracking sit alongside change order, credit, payment and expense tracking. BuildBook also covers client selections and stores documents, photos and videos. Team, subcontractor and client permissions, a client dashboard, project communication and digital approvals provide a shared workflow for people involved in a residential project. These capabilities suit builders who want scheduling, project records and client-facing coordination in one product; companies focused primarily on field or time tracking may prefer a tool centered on those workflows.
The published plans show a free plan and a 10-day free trial. Solo costs $79 per user per month with annual billing and includes one user, unlimited projects, unlimited clients and subs, and all features. Team costs $149 per month billed annually for 2–9 users; Business costs $279 per month billed annually for 10+ users. Both also include unlimited projects, clients and subs, and all features. The move from Solo to Team or Business changes the user allowance, rather than the stated feature set. BuildBook connects with QuickBooks Online and iCal-compatible calendars. That makes it a more natural choice for small builders who need project and client coordination with those connections than for buyers seeking a broader integration ecosystem.
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BuildBook fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $79/mo |
| RFI management | Not verified |
| Submittal management | Not verified |
| Project scheduling | Not verified |
| Field reporting | Not verified |
| Bid management | Not verified |
| Project financials | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Not verified |
| Free trial | 10 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: QuickBooks Online |
| Pricing | Free plan · 10-day trial (source) |
| Website | buildbook.co |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
BuildBook integrations
BuildBook lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks Online
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- ProcoreBroad project controls and integrations, with pricing handled through sales.9.3
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- Oracle AconexA broad project collaboration suite for teams managing complex construction delivery.9.1
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